Harry Truman's Cabinet


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Harry Truman's Cabinet In-Session


Secretary of State

James F. Byrnes
While James Byrnes was beneficial to Truman's presidency during the Great Depression, their views differed greatly during World War 2.

George C. Marshall
Marshall was a very powerful asset during World War 2, and greatly helped Truman's war efforts.

Dean Acheson
Acheson implemented all of Truman's goals and plans, and helped to establish NATO.

Secretary of the Treasury

Frederick M. Vinson
Vinson contributed greatly to Truman's work, and served as a valuable Secretary of the Treasury.

John Snyder
Snyder was Truman's amigo, and helped him achieve Truman's goals.

Secretary of War

Robert P. Patterson
Patterson helped Truman as the Secretary of War, and created the modern Department of Defense.

Kenneth C. Royall
Royall was a valuable part of Truman's presidency, as well as a go-between for Truman and General Dwight. D. Eisenhower.

Secretary of Defense

James Forrestal
The first Secretary of Defense, and also a powerful militant official. He helped Truman, and was a good friend of his.

Louis A. Johnson
This guy was slackin', and was unprepared for the Korean War, ultimately hurting Truman's presidency.

George C. Marshall
Marshall proved a great asset to Truman's presidency. He was the only professional soldier to ever win a Nobel Peace Prize.

Robert A. Lovett
Lovett proved to be one of the most important architects of American defense policies.

Attorney General

Tom C. Clark
Clark did not agree with all of Truman's policies, and did not help his presidency.

J. Howard McGrath
McGrath was part of a scandal as the Attorney General, and did not help Truman due to financial mismanagement.

James P. McGranery
McGranery was a helpful part of Truman's leadership.

Postmaster General

Robert E. Hannegan
Hannegan supported Truman, and helped his presidency, serving as a replacement cabinet member.

Jesse M. Donaldson
Jesse Donaldson did not hinder Truman's presidency, and helped to establish the modern post office with streamlined service.

Secretary of the Interior

Julius A. Krug
Krug was distant from Truman, and had several controversial relationships with various people, ultimately costing him his job.

Oscar L. Chapman
Though Chapman got along well with Truman, he contracted tuberculosis early in his career, and ended up leaving the cabinet to recover.

Secretary of Agriculture

Clinton P. Anderson
Anderson helped Truman's presidency, and served him faithfully.

Charles F. Brannan
Charles Brannan contributed immensely to Truman's successful presidency.

Secretary of Commerce

W. Averell Harriman
Harriman had a impressive career in the government.

Charles Sawyer
Though Sawyer disagreed with some of Truman's policies, he agreed with others, so ultimately, he did help Truman's presidency to be successful.

Secretary of Labor

Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Though Lewis Schwellenbach did not agree with many of Truman's policies, he still backed him, and helped promote his presidency.

Maurice J. Tobin
Maurice Tobin was very loyal to Truman, and was a valuable asset in his rule.